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Tunisia has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign, one month later than originally planned
Three Tunisians convicted of smoking cannabis had their 30-year jail terms significantly reduced.
39 migrants drown off Tunisia as two boats capsize
At least 39 migrants drowned after two boats capsized off Tunisia.
14 migrants die, 139 rescued off Tunisia: national guard
Two boats carrying migrants has sunk off the coast of Tunisia, killing at least 14 people.
Tunisians protest to demand release of jailed activist
Rania Amdouni, a 26-year-old LGBT rights campaigner, has been the target of a smear campaign by police unions after taking part in protests ...
Tunisians protest amid political standoff
Tunisia's main parliamentary bloc Ennahdha rallied thousands of people Saturday in a demonstration.
Market for edible flowers blossoms in Tunisia
Edible flowers have grown in popularity in Tunisia, and are being used in high-end hotel restaurants.
Prominent Islamist scandalizes Tunisia by dancing with scantily-clad actress
Abdel Fattah Mourou, a co-founder and former deputy leader of the Islamist Ennahdha party, has shocked Tunisian society by dancing with ...
Five killed by homebrew in Tunisia
Police have launched an investigation into the poisoning.
A gradual return to dictatorship in Tunisia?
Comment: Tunisians' biggest fear remains the return to a dictatorial regime that crippled their country. Recent events suggest they ...
Three Tunisians jailed for 30 years for cannabis use
Amna Guellali, from campaign group Amnesty International, said such sentences for drug use and possession were "unacceptable on principle".
Tunisians protest against 'police state'
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Tunis to demonstrate against police repression.
Tunisia parliament reshuffles cabinet as protests continue
Hundreds of protesters faced off against riot police outside the Tunisian parliament as lawmakers inside confirmed a cabinet reshuffle amid ...
Tunisian protesters march on parliament amid cabinet reshuffle
Hundreds gathered near the heavily-guarded parliament on Tuesday, as lawmakers held a debate inside on a list of new ministers for key ...
Why Tunisia's disenfranchised youth are taking to the streets
In-depth: A groundswell of youth unrest has swept across Tunisia, fuelled by economic frustration and the broken promises of the post-revolution ...
IMF urges Tunisia reform plan, social support
"Tunisia faces two immediate challenges: saving lives and livelihoods until the pandemic wanes, and starting to bring economic imbalances back to a sustainable trajectory."
Hundreds protest police repression in Tunisia
The protests come as the North African nation struggles to stem the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has crippled the economy and threatened to ...
Tunisians protest against mass arrests in nighttime clashes
Tunisians took to the streets to demand the release of hundreds of young demonstrators arrested during protests.
Tunisia's Defence Minister pressed by lawmakers on riots
Ibrahim Al-Bartaji appeared to break the silence of Tunisia’s divided political leadership on the protests in a formal statement to parliament.
Tunisia seeks to stem wave of night-time street riots
Tunisia is bracing for protests after hundreds were arrested in four nights of street clashes between riot police and disaffected youths
Tunisia must 'immediately' shun violence against protesters: Amnesty
Online footage shows police beating and dragging individuals who were arrested, while eyewitnesses have shared testimony indicating the ill ...
Tunisia arrests over 600, deploys troops after riots
Over 600 people have been arrested and troops have been deployed after a third consecutive night of riots in various Tunisian cities.
Tunisian rioters clash with security forces for third night
Clashes broke out for a third consecutive evening in several Tunisian cities, pitting stone-throwing youths against security forces despite a ...
Locked-down Tunisia marks decade since dictator's fall
Tunisia marked 10 years since the Arab Spring revolution sent autocratic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali but little are celebrating due to a ...
Five other migrants on board the capsized boat were rescued by the Tunisian coastguard.
Ten years after the Arab Spring revolutions, Tunisia is still battling for a better future.
A group of Sicilian fishermen held in Libya since September have been released from captivity.
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